®Planning appeal decision
47 Roker Park Road, Sunderland, SR6 9PL
Planning appeal 3368726 at 47 Roker Park Road, Sunderland, SR6 9PL (Sunderland City Council) was allowed on 15 September 2026 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roker Park Conservation Area.
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Roker Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The windows, being of sliding sash design and quality, blend in with the existing mixed variety of window materials in the area and do not appear intrusive or out of keeping with the surrounding character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1Policy BH7Policy BH8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.